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SFD Flashcards

0
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What is the most common type of construction of a single-family dwelling?

A

Platform frame

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What is the typical height of a single-family dwelling?

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1 to 3 stories

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2
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What is the high test priority at all structure fires?

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Life safety

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3
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Pull down attic stairs are typically rated for what weight?

A

250lbs.

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4
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Which unit so assigned to the R.I.T. function on single-family dwelling fire?

A

4th engine

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5
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How many hoselines shall be stretched through any one entrance into a structure?

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Two

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6
Q

A detached structure constructed to house one or more families in a single place of residence is called?

A

Single-family

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Fires in single-family dwelling in areas without hydrants should be assigned with what resources?

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3 Tankers, 1 Engine, 1 Battalion Chief

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8
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What does the “C” stand for in C.A.N?

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Conditions

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9
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______ is the most common type construction; provides fire stopping at each level.

A

Platform frame

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10
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The square footage of McMansion/Estate Homes typically range from…

A

3000 to well over 6000 square feet

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11
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Cluster homes are single family detached homes in close proximity to each other.

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Usually 10ft. or less

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12
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Exterior doors are generally of two types: _______ and insulated metal.

A

Solid wood

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13
Q

Fire flow rates in a single family home will be based on a flow rate of ___ GPM per _____ square feet of involved area.

A

10, 100

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14
Q

The minimum resources assigned to reported fires of Single Family Dwellings are…

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4 Engines, 2 Trucks, 1 Rescue, 1 EMS Unit, 2 BC, 1 EMS Sup, 1 Comm Aide

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The assigned resources for fires in a single family home in non hydrant areas is a Tanker Task Force which consists of…

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3 Tankers, 1 Engine, 1 BC

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16
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The preferred point of attack for the initial hand line in a basement fire at a single family dwelling is…

A

An exterior access point that leads directly to the basement

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17
Q

According to the Single Family Manual, breaking windows is most efficiently accomplished by the use of a…

A

Pike pole

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18
Q

If fire has possession of the stairs or the first floor is untenable, consideration should be given…

A

For vent, enter, isolate, search

19
Q

Attics are considered the space under…

A

A gabled roof

20
Q

This home is typically wood frame and are two separate occupancies separated by a fire wall in a one story portion of the structure.

A

Hybrid home

21
Q

Bedroom windows in a basement must be no more than ___ inches off the floor, ____ inches wide and ___ inches out from the window.

A

44, 36, 36

22
Q

Information such as, position of first arriving apparatus, what is evident upon arrival, occupancy type and exposure concerns in indicative of…

A

On scene report

23
Q

An easy way to answer or transmit a progress report is the _____. By using this report model, the person giving the report easily identifies how well the team is doing, the conditions faced and any support or resource needs.

A

CAN report

24
Q

When can you expect an Engineered I-beam to fail here exposed to fire?

A

5 minutes

25
Q

_____ opening doors are typically bedrooms, bathrooms and closets; doors leading to the basement stairs are ______ opening.

A

Inward, outward

26
Q

What is the most definitive option to securing a garage door?

A

Bend the track with a hand tool, preventing the door from closing

27
Q

When is the collapse potential greatest in a single family home?

A

When fire is in the basement attacking the vital supports under the first floor

28
Q

What is the strategic goal when it is confirmed that the occupants of the structure are…

A

Fire fighter safety and fire extinguishment

29
Q

What units make up a tanker task force?

A

3 tankers, 1 engine, 1 battalion chief

30
Q

What shall be communicated via radio by the first engine on a single family house fire?

A

On-scene report, layout, size-up, 360 laps and situation report

31
Q

What report should paint an image of the building type and conditions upon arrival?

A

On-scene report

32
Q

The ______ report contains all the information gathered through the pre-incident, pre-arrival, on-scene and 360 lap.

A

Situation

33
Q

Where should the first hose line be deployed for exterior fires extending into the dwelling?

A

The exterior of the structure to perform a quick knockdown of the fire in a sweeping motion

34
Q

What is the preferred point of attack for the initial handline in a basement fire if a single family house with exterior access?

A

An exterior access point

35
Q

What is the preferred method of removing a series of windows while venting a first or second floor window?

A

Use of a pike pole

36
Q

What are the most dangerous areas to search?

A

The fire floor, the area close to the fire and the area directly above the fire

37
Q

Single family dwellings typically range in height from…

A

1-3 stories

38
Q

McMansion is a slang architectural term that describes large-sized homes. The square footage of these homes typically range from…

A

3000-6000 or more feet

39
Q

What is the most common type of construction method for single family dwelling?

A

Platform frame

40
Q

If you notice the presence of an overhead electrical service wire that has dropped to the ground who must be advised?

A

Incident Commander

41
Q

When it is confirmed that the occupants of the structure are accountant for what should the strategic goal than focus on?

A

Firefighter safety and fire extinguishment

42
Q

What are the responsibilities of the second due truck company?

A

Visual inspection of side Charlie,ground ladders and truck operations in the rear

43
Q

Most fires in single-family dwelling start in the vicinity of…

A

Cooking and heating appliances

44
Q

The greatest collapse potential exists when fire is…

A

The basement attacking the vital structural supports

45
Q

Wind driven fires can exist with exterior winds as low as…

A

10-20 mph

Lt. Test-2015 (40 decks)

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